Autism. It’s often described as neurodivergence. A disability. A spectrum of difference in communicating, connecting and more. Beyond just a label, it invites the empowering journey of self-acceptance. Another day at the Faculty of Astrological Studies Summer School, I feel the lunch hour din engulf me. Trapped in my seat as I pick apart what’s…


There are times when you’ll encounter people who are up for a chat and will talk away. But you don’t want to talk and want…

Giving gifts on birthdays is a universal custom all around the world. It’s such a normal part of birthdays and birthday celebrations today. Why do…

The recent rise in Asian hate crimes is alarming. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, many Asian communities are facing a lot more racist attacks and discrimination,…

I am a writer based in Melbourne, Australia. I explore what it means to belong, not belonging in the in-between and intercultural identities (more).
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